Category Archives: Real estate

Princeton: Who Can Afford It?

The Princeton area has been home to many different people through the years. The Lenni Lenape people, after centuries of living around Princeton, were displaced by Europeans in the 16th and 17th centuries, with subsequent settlement by Quakers and other … Continue reading

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The Princeton Property Premium

As the snow melts and the temperatures start to pick up, Princeton-area realtors are busy listing properties for sale ahead of the spring season. Everybody knows that Princeton homes are expensive. But just how much is the difference in price … Continue reading

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World Amazed At Princeton University House Giveaway

By now, you have no doubt heard that Princeton University is giving homes away for free. To prepare the site for their new ‘Arts and Transit Neighborhood’, the University wants to get rid of six houses along Alexander Street. This … Continue reading

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New Jersey Needs More Walkable Homes

This link is from NJ Future, a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible land use. The author points out how demographic changes and a recognition that car-dependent lifestyles bring traffic and sprawl has resulted in a huge pent-up demand for walkable … Continue reading

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